The Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) is pleased to present the 21st Annual Child Fatality Review Report covering statistical data from the 38 child/youth fatalities that were reviewed during calendar year 2016. 

This Annual Report covers data that resulted from the investigation of 5,765 deaths that occurred in the District of Columbia (DC) during the Calendar Year (CY) 2016.

The 2012 relocation to the state of the art Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL) has enhanced the Agency’s profile and mission to provide effective and accurate death investigation and certification.

The following reports are on Elder Accidental Falls, Homicides, Suicides, Special Reports on Hypothermia deaths and Homeless Decedents and Public Dispositions.

Surveillance Reports

• Overview of Infant Sleeping Deaths that Occurred in the District of Columbia 1/2016-12/2016
• Opiod-related Fatal Overdoses: January 2014- November 2016
• 2013 Elder Accidental Fall Report
• A 30- Year Review of Homicides in the District of Columbia (1972-2002)
• A...

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